Current version - Indiana University South Bend

VISUAL ARTS 473
Campuswide Curriculum (39 cr.)
(All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.)
Fundamental Literacies (19 cr.)
Writing
ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition 1 (with a
grade of C or higher)
Critical Thinking
Select from approved course list, pages 36-37
Oral Communication
SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking (with a grade of C
or higher)
Visual Literacy
FINA-A 109 Ways of Seeing: Visual Literacy
Quantitative Reasoning
Select one of the following:
MATH-M 111 Mathematics in the World
Other approved mathematics course, page 37
Information Literacy
COAS-Q 110 Introduction to Information
Literacy (1 cr.)
Computer Literacy
FINA-P 273 Computer Art and Design I
Common Core Courses (12 cr.)
Complete one course from each of the following four
areas, as designated in the Schedule of Classes. At least
one of the areas must be completed at the 300-level.
The Natural World
Select from approved course list, page 38
Human Behavior and Social Institutions
Select from approved course list, page 38
Literary and Intellectual Traditions
Select from approved course list, page 38
Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity
Select from approved course list, page 38
Contemporary Social Values (8 cr.)
Students must complete one course from each of the
following three areas, as designated in the Schedule of
Classes.
Non-Western Cultures
Select from approved course list, pages 38-39
Diversity in United States Society
Select from approved course list, pages 39-40
Health and Wellness (2 cr.)
Select from approved course list, page 40
Additional Requirements (20 cr.)
World Languages (6 cr.)
Select two courses in one world language (Chinese,
French, German, Japanese, or Spanish)
Natural Science (5 cr.)
Select from life sciences, chemistry, physics (must
include a laboratory)
Social Science (3 cr.)
Select from anthropology, economics, geography,
political science, psychology, or sociology
Arts Outside of Major (6 cr.)
Select two courses from communication arts, graphics,
music, new media, or theatre
Electives (15 cr.)
Three courses must be at the 300- or 400-level.
Fine Arts Core Requirements (48 cr.)
Foundation Level
It is recommended that students complete the following
classes during the first two years of study:
FINA-A 101 Ancient and Medieval Art
FINA-A 102 Renaissance Through Modern Art
FINA-F 100 Fundamental Studio–Drawing
FINA-F 101 Fundamental Studio–3D
FINA-F 102 Fundamental Studio–2D